N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 502-a: Determination of weights applicable to license requirements

§ 502-a. Determination of weights applicable to license requirements.

The applicability of the requirements relative to licensing as defined

in this article shall, except when a commercial driver's license is

required solely because the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials

or passengers, be based upon the vehicle manufacturer's GVWR, the

registration weight of the vehicle or the actual weight of the vehicle

and the load, whichever is greater, or with respect to passenger and

limited use automobiles shall be based upon the registration weight of

the automobile.